The collector s book of snuff bottles unknown binding january 1, 1994 4. Out of print for more than 10 years, this exceptional book has become a rare item sought after by collectors for many years. Christies the hildegard schonfeld collection of fine chinese snuff bottles auction catalog no. Also be sure to see the listing crossreferenced by state. Chinese snuff bottles from the collection of denys and. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The dots are pretty much unique to snuff bottles so they have something to do with snuff. The 451 bottles and 33 related craft items in this collection comprise some of the most outstanding works of the genre. Snuff bottles have fascinated western and asian collectors since they were first produced in china in the early part of the 18th century. Robert halls interest in chinese snuff bottles started over thirty five years ago when he first saw a collection in a shop window.
Snuff bottle collector this web site is a labor of love as an expression of gratitude to and admiration for a group of artists and craftsmen whose concentrated, patient works deserve a world audience. These marks have been used on snuff bottles for a long period. Reverse inside painted beveled crystal chinese snuff bottle stopper. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. This book should be a must in every snuff bottle collectors armament. There are so many excellent full colour photographs of a wide variety of chinese snuff bottles accompanied by an easy to read text. Our bottles are in good condition, are of the age stated in the description, and have artistic merit. The mary and george bloch collection volume 6 arts of the fire. This book should be a must in every snuff bottle collectors. From that point, he has become one of the leading dealers in the field.
Collectors book of snuff bottles hardcover 1 sep 1976 by bob c. It is also a lucid and fascinating guidebook for the collector or would be collector, both of snuff. Antique chinese blue yellow red black white enamel panda bear snuff bottle. Europeans brought their knowledge of glassmaking to north america and began crafting their own glass bottles in the mid17th century.
Conceived as precious containers for ground tobacco imported into china, snuff bottles were initially made for the emperor and the court, and eventually produced in much greater quantities for a public who enjoyed their functionality as well as their display as symbols of status. This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the. It proved to be so popular that it has enjoyed many printings since the 1960 original. By the 20th century these bottles had become collectors items, owing to the great variety of materials and decorative techniques used in their production. Snuff bottle news newspapers books scholar jstor june 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. A decent book, though, in my opinion, not worth the price. Lilla perry was well acquainted with all the major snuff bottle collectors of her time. Features snuff bottles from the collection of edward choat odell, founder and president of the international chinese snuff bottle society. Collecting chinese snuff bottles public group facebook. Physical description snuff bottle, flattened octagonal flask with a curved oval panel on each side, cylindrical neck, no foot but with faceted indentation underneath. Its a closer look at my snuff bottle collection i only own one genuine antique the rest are repros, and you gotta guess which one it is.
The one book that any new collector should get a hold of is bob stevens snuff bottle book, the collectors book of snuff bottles. Snuff bottle dot marks mystery antique bottle mysteries. Anyone who has already registered for part i need not reregister your password will work for all three volumes. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The water, pine and stone retreat collection of snuff bottles. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
The thal collection of chinese snuff bottles by chen, jennifer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Snuff bottles article revised 705, 714 far east gallery. While recent among the most beautiful of the worlds domestic art forms are chinese snuff bottles, miniature bottle shaped flasks, often of astounding intricacy and tactile appeal, which were made for court and, subsequently, popular. Snuff bottles were used by the chinese, mongolians during the qing dynasty to contain. In some cases, we have known the provenance over many years. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals. Stevens, the collectors book of snuff bottles, new york, 1976, no. Stevens this exquisite volume covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals.
See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. And yet, there are some modern day snuff bottle reproductions just as exquisite. Chinese snuff bottles is invaluable document for all interested in the history of chinese art. A carved chalcedony snuff bottle, probably imperial, official school, 17601800.
This book is produced in tokyo japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. I have seen between 0 and 6 dots so a value of some sort is indicated. This invaluable reference for the true snuff bottle. In others, we have identified bottles from collections or auctions that would be worthy additions to any collection. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The collectors book of snuff bottles by bob c stevens.
This lot is offered in the ruth and carl barron collection of fine chinese snuff bottles. Soon, delicately handcrafted and ornate snuff bottles were a wildly popular symbol of status in the imperial courttobacco, imported from the new world, was prohibitively expensive for most commoners. They typically have tiny spoons attached to the cork stopper top for ease of scooping the snuff. This twovolume boxed edition presents in its entirety the collection of chinese snuff bottles owned by james and julie li. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Formatbinding paperback book condition used good jacket condition no jacket binding paperback publisher chinese snuff bottles date published 1966 keywords snuff bottles,porcelain bookseller catalogs asian art. After smoking was prohibited in the 17th century, the chinese began using snuff as medicine, producing special bottles. It was the very first book i read on the subject and it helped me to become an avid collector and purveyor of chinese snuff bottles. Stevens 1976, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The water pine and stone retreat collection of snuff bottles part ii nonimperial influence over the snuff bottle art hugh moss and stuart sargent.
See the best in vintage bottles, sports memorabilia, and more. This book is produced in japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. From their initial status as a useful luxury item, snuff bottles became curios and collectors objects in both china and europe. Like modern glassware, ancient bottles relied on three basic ingredients. The book is written not only for the beginner but is also very helpful to the avid collector.
Chinese snuff bottles abebooks shop for books, art. The adventures and studies of a collector by lilla s. Enameled bottles from this period or sooner, said snuff bottle collector vincent fausone, jr. Learn about the specialized world of collecting chinese snuff bottles. Bonhams new york to offer four asian art sales on september 9 and. Still, books on chinese snuff bottles are hard to come by. This website covers the types of materials used to make snuff bottles as well as a brief discussion of their history. I found this book as an early collector of chinese snuff bottles, and i certainly do not think there could be a better source book for either early or indeed continuing collectors. Chinese snuff and snuff bottles symbolism and rebuses on snuff bottles. His integral role in the formation of many of the worlds great collections places him in a unique position to both buy and sell, and his knowledge of the subject has enabled him to produce. Within the last twenty years, snuff bottles have been collected by an increasingly wide circle of enthusiasts. Sand or silica, sodium carbonate, and lime, also known as calcium oxide.
In the united states, however, the oldest bottles were actually ceramic vessels produced by indigenous groups. Signed and engraved bovine bone snuff bottle with flowers. Most snuff bottles do not measure more than 2 12 inches high and are made of amber, jade, ivory or cinnabar. In her book she was able to relay her vast experiences in a very easy to read manner. A magazine for the collector and student of chinese snuff bottles author hugh m. Part vi on 12 september 2018 at christies in new york. Through her illustrations and numerous color photographs a collector can easily follow a path to making the right decisions in recognizing good chinese snuff bottles. Inscribed and signed by collector author with the her chop mark. I thoroughjy recommend this book to any snuff bottle collector as both a bible and also a good guide for newcomers.
Snuff bottles in the american museum of natural history collection. Carved, painted, or decorated snuff bottles show the exquisite taste and workmanship of asian artisans. It gave me the insight, history and breadth of knowledge that i was looking for. By the end of the ming dynasty the basic form of the chinese snuff bottle was. For the upper crust of chinese society, a snuff bottle was the equivalent of a rolex watch. Here are the facts as i see them regarding the snuff dots 1.
1585 376 1238 766 157 1377 616 435 824 1496 605 41 1162 688 1577 1006 1512 342 1271 978 559 987 967 389 503 972 558 285 193 1346 243 216 854 576 880 857 801 1189 1076 1267 252